100 Fireweed Seeds - Chamaenerion angustifolium Flower

Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) is a striking native wildflower known for its tall spires of vibrant pink to magenta blooms. This hardy perennial lights up meadows, woodland edges, and disturbed sites with its brilliant summer color. Fireweed is a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized landscapes, attracting bees and butterflies. Its vertical form and vivid flowers make it a standout in informal garden settings.

Plant Features

• Tall, upright stems topped with showy pink-magenta flower spikes
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Perennial wildflower native to many parts of North America
• Thrives in a range of conditions, including poor soils
• Provides striking vertical interest in meadows and naturalized areas

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chamaenerion angustifolium
• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Typically 3-5 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Fireweed seeds benefit from cold stratification to improve germination. For best results, sow seeds on the surface of a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix and press them lightly into the soil; do not cover deeply as light aids germination. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Stratify seeds by refrigerating them for 30-60 days before sowing, or sow outdoors in fall to allow natural stratification. Germination can be slow and uneven.

Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to individual pots or into the garden after the last frost. Fireweed prefers full sun to partial shade and adapts to a variety of soils, though it performs best in well-drained sites. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish. Mature plants are relatively drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent self-seeding if desired, or leave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife.

What's Included

100 Fireweed seeds (Chamaenerion angustifolium).